One of Atlanta’s prominent wedding photographers, was the Star in FRONT of the camera on October 3rd for her own wedding.

While it’s always an honor to be hired to be the consultant for any wedding, being hired to be the consultant for an industry professionals wedding is an even higher honor.

The weather was beautiful on this fall day – Sunny with a light breeze. The day began with the awesome team from The Moore Agency providing hair and make-up services for the wedding party. Steve Moore and his team created their magic and made the girls all feel like they were playing dress-up.

Once the ladies were finished with their hair and make-up, the bride’s attendants donned their wedding finery. They wore chocolate-brown dresses that were a jersey fabric that was easy to move around in and looked so nice. The bride, Shari, made each of her attendants a shrug to wear with the dress in a brown crushed-velvet fabric. Shari also made the jewelry that her attendants wore for the wedding. Each was created to portray the personality of the person wearing it. The color of the jewelry and materials were similar, but each was slightly different. Each piece was amazing, and the attendants were all so thrilled with their new baubles.

Shari arrived at the Venue, Villa Christina, where she was helped into her dress. The dress was a strapless mermaid type style. The bottom and train were made of soft petal layers that gave a dream-like look.

The theme of the wedding décor was Moroccan. Shari spent months collecting lanterns and other décor items that Edge Design incorporated into the décor. The finished look was nothing less than stunning. The colors were chocolate-brown with accents of teal. Peacock feathers were used in several forms from being in the Bride’s bouquet to some of the centerpieces. The bridesmaid’s bouquets were wrapped in this beautiful ribbon that also incorporated the color theme of the day but also had sequins for an extra special look. Maxine and Gabrielle Mecca of Edge Design, spent hours transforming the look of the ballroom and making it feel like you were entering into Marrakech or Casablanca.

The one and only Rev. Rickof All-Faith Weddings performed the ceremony. He is such a joy to work with and be around. His presence elicits a feeling of calm and his smile can light up a room. One of the personal touches that he puts on his ceremonies is that he gives the couple the script of their wedding – so that they have a lasting document of exactly what was said on their wedding day.

Shari and Steven’s “babies” – their dogs Sophie and Duncan, who are adorable King Charles Spaniels, were the Flower Girl and Ring Bearer. Sophie wore a flower collar while Duncan wore a shirt collar and tie along with cuffs complete with cufflinks on his front paws. They were led (or in Sophie’s case carried) down the aisle by one of the bridesmaids and groomsmen. They were so cute and threatened to steal the show until Shari descended down the stairs to meet her mom and walk down the aisle.

Villa Christina has a beautiful lawn and gazebo that is perfect for weddings. There are also so many picturesque places around the venue that it can be a photographers dream. With bridges and waterfalls and gardens – the choices are endless for backdrops!

Mark Brickman of The Baker’s Man, created the wedding cake based upon the design that Shari had envisioned. It was truly one of a kind. The top of the cake had a replica of a lantern made completely of sugar. A battery-operated candle was placed inside the sugar lantern so that it glowed. Mark has recently added a new flavor for his cakes, Key Lime, and that was one of the layers, while white chocolate and with Lemon curd and Mandarin orange filling as well as a chocolate marble cake with Oreo cookie mixed with Swiss vanilla buttercream completed the other layers.

The cake was created based upon the original designs for the Invitations by Deco Marj. Based on Shari’s thoughts and visions, Marjorie created a unique invitation as well as other paper products used for the wedding. Her creativity and attention to detail are just a couple of her amazing attributes!

The crowd was kept up on their feet dancing the night away to the tunes that Ted Crowder of Atlanta Bands and Dj’s played. During the cocktail hour prior to the dinner/reception, he played music that had a Moroccan feel to it so that guests could get into the mood. But during the reception, popular party music filled the air.

Two good friends of Shari, Chris Williams from New Orleans, and Will Jacks from Mississippi were the photographers for the evening. These guys were so much fun to work with. Of course, since Shari is a photographer and is also the Atlanta coordinator for the Pictage Users Group, there definitely was not a shortage of photographers and cameras around at the event.

Guests were treated to a delicious buffet that also contained a few Moroccan dishes. Then when guests were finished eating, they were invited to enter the “lounge” area where they could recline on overstuffed pillows and a rug that was very reminiscent of entering into the tent of the Arabian nights. Also in the lounge area was a photo booth complete with props that guests could don to create a fun image for the couple.

Capturing all of the events of the day on video was Jonathan Nye of Evolution Video. I always love working with Jonathan because he captures the day with a finished product that you can feel the emotions. Another reason that I enjoy working with Jonathan, is because he is one of those videographers that are not obtrusive but rather just sneaks quietly in the background to capture all of the events of the day – so you never really know he is there – but his video proves that he was certainly right there in the middle of it all.

When the time came for the couple to depart, guests were invited downstairs to create a sparkler fanfare for Shari and Steven. The couple made their way through the path of guests, stopping momentarily to kiss each other before getting into the vintage Rolls Royce provided by A Lovely View of Heaven, owned and operated by Dana Fuss.

As they departed, the guests were still talking about what an enchanting evening it had been. The dreams and visions of this bride were definitely fulfilled and we were so pleased to be a part of this very special day.

Congratulations and Happiness always to Shari and Steven!!!!!

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Thank you Janice for helping me so much in the months leading up to our spectacular day! Without you I would have lost my mind and so many of the unique touches would not have been seen. You’re help and guidance were priceless and I will always, always refer you to every bride I know!

Hi Janice,
I want to thank you as well. You were worth a million to Shari and all the planning. She really depended on your and you were there from her 100%. It sure was a wonderful experience and thank you so much.

Dear Janice,
As mother of the bride, I want to add my grateful thanks to you & your staff for being with us the whole way thru the wedding,checking details, right up to being sure all the things I was supposed to have were packed in my car! All I had to do was drive home!
Love you all,
Bea